Founded in 1932, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra is one of the nation’s flagship cultural institutions.

The Orchestra performs more than 120 performances as part of its regular subscription concert season at the Sydney Opera House. We also collaborate with leading producers and agencies to present open-air concerts, broadcasts and streaming content. In addition to mainstage performances we create programs that develop new artists and future audiences to further enrich the cultural lives of our diverse communities.

Orchestral Jobs

Live Auditions

Candidates for the following positions are required to apply online using the links below. Where included, the Audition Pack includes information about the live audition, how to submit a recorded audition if you are unable to audition live, information about the position itself and the repertoire requirements.

Principal Trombone

Audition dates: Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 December 2024
Eligibility: This position is only open to Australian citizens and permanent residents, and New Zealand citizens.
Excerpts publish date: Early September
Applications close: Friday 1 November 11.59pm AEDT
Recorded auditions due*: Friday 22 November 11.59pm AEDT
*Applicants who have requested a recorded audition will be emailed a link to submit their application.

Set repertoire:
Choice of concerto:
- Ferdinand David Concertino – (1st and 2nd movements) OR
- H. Tomasi Trombone Concerto (Complete)
AND:
- Frank Martin ‘Ballade’

All applicants must complete the application form below to apply.

Please email any questions to audition.applications@sydneysymphony.com

Violin 2 Tutti

Audition dates: Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 September 2024
Eligibility: This audition is only open to Australian citizens and permanent residents, and New Zealand citizens.
Excerpts publish date: Mid July
Applications close: Thursday 15 August 11.59pm AEST
Recorded auditions due*: Friday 06 September 11.59pm AEST
*Applicants who have requested a recorded audition will be emailed a link to submit their application.

Set repertoire:
- Mozart Violin Concert in G, D or A (1st & 2nd mvts, including cadenzas)
- 1st mvt of a Concerto or major work for violin & orchestra from the 19th or 20th century (including cadenzas)

All applicants must complete the application form below to apply.

Please email any questions to audition.applications@sydneysymphony.com

Casual Musician: Expressions of Interest

To express your interest in auditioning for casual musician work with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra (or to be notified when recruitment opens for a position in your instrument) please submit the form below.

There are no set dates for casual auditions. Auditions are scheduled at mutually suitable times throughout the year. Your details will be held on file until the Orchestra has a need for more casual players of your instrument, at which time you will be contacted.

Administration Jobs

We are seeking dedicated, hardworking people committed to furthering the mission of the organisation and contributing to the growth and success of our work.

We are proud to support an inclusive, professionally skilled and highly collaborative administrative team.

Customer Service Representative

As a Customer Service Representative, you’ll be using your interpersonal skills to speak with our existing customers about their season concerts. You will be answering calls, emails, and using webchat to provide our supporters with information about their concert choices, the range of season ticket options, and taking the opportunity to up-sell and cross-sell. You will process sales through our ticketing systems.

Download the full job description for instructions on how to apply.

Sales Representative (Box Office Sales)

In this role as a Sales Representative, you will be learning outbound calling sales skills by speaking with our existing customers about renewing their tickets, talk to ticket holders about donations, and conduct service check ins with current subscribers. You will be providing them with information about their concert choices, the range of season ticket options, and taking the opportunity to up-sell and cross-sell to help your team hit daily targets. It’s also an opportunity to provide additional service to our current customers. You will process sales through our ticketing and customer systems.

Download the full job description for instructions on how to apply.

Publicity Manager

The Publicity Manager is responsible for interfaces with all external media and stakeholders, creating and positioning the best possible public image for the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and supporting the entire organisation with the development, execution and management of all corporate communications, media/ PR and publications. The role develops, writes, edits and oversees public written and verbal messaging.

Download the full job description for instructions on how to apply.

Customer Analyst

We’re looking for a Customer Analyst who will provide business insights that will allow us to develop more effective and focused conversations with our customers. Your insights will contribute to our planning customer experiences - from concert and event design to even more effective communications with improved results.

Download the full job description for instructions on how to apply.

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